Mixers
Grapefruit Soda
- Mixer
- 1 drink
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At a Glance
Ingredient nutrition is approximate and varies by brand, recipe and preparation.
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What is Grapefruit Soda?
Grapefruit soda is a carbonated citrus mixer combining grapefruit flavour, sweetness and a mild bitter edge. It is especially useful in tequila, mezcal and rum highballs, where it supplies dilution, bubbles and citrus character in a single ingredient.
What does Grapefruit Soda taste like?
Bright grapefruit with sweet-tart citrus, moderate bitterness, lively carbonation and a refreshing finish that can range from crisp to candy-like.
Grapefruit Soda profile
Best used for: sours, refreshing drinks, tropical drinks, highballs
Bright grapefruit with sweet-tart citrus, moderate bitterness, lively carbonation and a refreshing finish that can range from crisp to candy-like.
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Nutrition per measure
Approx. values for per 15ml / 0.5 oz.
- Calories
- 23
- Sugar
- 4.8g
- Carbs
- 5g
Per 100ml — 150 kcal · 32g sugar · 33g carbs
Ingredient nutrition is approximate and varies by brand, recipe and preparation.
Drink counts and recipe data are based on published WhatDrink recipes. Figures may vary as new recipes are added.
Grapefruit Soda — common questions
- How many cocktails are made with Grapefruit Soda?
- There are 1 cocktail recipe featuring Grapefruit Soda in the WhatDrink database.
- What are the most popular cocktails made with Grapefruit Soda?
- Top-ranked cocktails made with Grapefruit Soda include Count Camillo's Paloma. Rankings are based on recipe quality and data completeness.
- What type of ingredient is Grapefruit Soda?
- Grapefruit Soda is classified as a mixer in the WhatDrink ingredient database.
- What do the sensory profile dimensions mean?
- Sensory profile dimensions describe key flavour characteristics: Intensity (light to bold), Sweetness (dry to sweet), Mixability (how versatile it is in cocktails) and Beginner-Friendly (acquired taste to easy intro). Each scale helps you compare Grapefruit Soda with similar ingredients at a glance.
- How do I use the Grapefruit Soda sensory profile to find drinks I like?
- If you enjoy the intensity and flavour profile of Grapefruit Soda, look for other ingredients or cocktails with a similar profile. Compare Intensity, Sweetness and Mixability to find substitutes or discover new cocktails in the same flavour family.